Hawk Mountain Scout Council

Hawk Mountain Scout Council

• The Eagle Scout Achievement!

  

  The Eagle Scout Achievement! Zach Zimmerman didn't want anything to do with scouting but he says, "his Dad made him do it". He can't begin to tell you how grateful he is that his Dad pushed him. Zach is a Life Scout and working toward his Eagle Scout rank. Zach tells Adrienne Wrona, District Executive with the Boy Scouts, Hawk Mountain Council, that his favorite part of

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• Scouting – Building Strong Friendships

  

  Scouting – Building Strong Friendships Austin Flagler and Shaun Arnold say that scouting is like a family relationship. They learned how to work side by side and help each other. Austin and Shaun say the challenges they faced in the scouting program taught them how to navigate through rough spots. But it’s not all serious; their faces light up with knowing grins as they recall the

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• Baltimore Scout Troop 733

  

  Baltimore Scout Troop 733 Baltimore Scout Troop Chooses Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation Camp Meade for their Summer Camp Trip.  Julien Mouton and Casey Murray from Baltimore Boy Scout Troop 733 say they heard a lot of good things about Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation, Camp Meade. When they did their research it sealed the deal. Their summer camp trip would be Camp Meade. Julien and Casey

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• Scouting Gives You The Opportunity To Take A Chance

  

  Scouting Gives You The Opportunity To Take A Chance Meet this Father and Son Aquatics Team at Camp Meade in Schuylkill County.  Adrienne Wrona, District Executive with the Boy Scouts, Hawk Mountain Council, talks with Art Kayhart, a Scoutmaster and his son Noah, a Junior Assistant Scoutmaster.  The two have a great deal of respect for each other and it shows in the conversation.

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• Take Advantage of Anything Life Has To Offer

  

  Take Advantage of Anything Life Has To Offer Katie Casserly is a Venturer who spent two years earning her Silver Award.  The same week she was preparing for the Silver Award Ceremony she got some other news.  Katie was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.  That was two years ago.  Katie attributes her ability to maintain a positive mindset to Scouting.  Katie tells

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• It’s Never Too Late To Get Involved In The Scouting Program

  

  It’s Never Too Late To Get Involved In The Scouting Program Robert Blackwell is the Climbing Director at Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation, Camp Meade.  Rob did not grow up in the scouting program.  He says he first got involved with the Boy Scouts through the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation.  His curiosity about C.O.P.E. and climbing led him to accept the position and

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• The Brothers Maurer

  

  The Brothers Maurer Adrienne Wrona, District Executive with the Boy Scouts, Hawk Mountain Council, went to Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation, Camp Meade to catch up with Cody and Cordell Maurer.  They grew up in Reading and were first exposed to scouting at an open house at Riverside Elementary School.  Cody says it all started with wind chimes at an open house!   Tune in to find

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• Camp – What Really Happens There?

  

  Camp – What Really Happens There? You always wondered:  what is the attraction to Scout camp?   Now Adrienne Wrona, a district director for the Hawk Mountain Council, shares the inside scoop with great enthusiasm!  Adrienne recalls fond memories of attending Tiger Day Camp with her brother and Dad when she was a kid.  She even remembers the archery range volunteer by name,

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• Scouting Is For Everyone, All Ages, Year Round …. Join Any Time!

  

  Scouting Is For Everyone, All Ages, Year Round... Join Any Time! Brian Beddow is a Field Director for the Hawk Mountain Council and he talks about the variety of ways to get involved in Scouts. The Hawk Mountain Council is made up of four districts and serves about 12,000 young men and women. Even though he only spent a year as a Scout when he was young, Brian has made a career of Scouting in

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• Scouting – Allows Boys To Be ‘The Best Them’ They Can Be …. And Success Follows!.

  

  Scouting – Allows Boys To Be ‘The Best Them’ They Can Be …. And Success Follows!. Jerry Beaver says it all started when he volunteered to be a Popcorn Colonel! Jerry’s son was a Cub Scout and the pack needed someone to head up the popcorn sales and that eventually led to Jerry chairing the Black Rock District. Jerry tells Brian Beddow, Field Director for the Hawk Mountain Council, that

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• Scouting – Just Try It, See What You Get Out Of It!

  

  Scouting – Just Try It, See What You Get Out Of It! Vaughn Golden, Eagle Scout with Troop 241 says his Scouting journey began in first grade when the Scouts came to his school to talk about Cub Scouts. He joined because it sounded like a lot of fun and never left Scouting. He tells Brian Beddow, Hawk Mountain Council Field Director, some of his favorite memories are the adventure

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• If You Want Something To Happen You Must Help Make It Happen

  

  If You Want Something To Happen You Must Help Make It Happen Steve Silverman shares his son’s journey to becoming an Eagle Scout.  He says it wasn’t a goal when they signed up for Cub Scouts.  He really welcomed the opportunity to get their son involved in something interesting, fun and educational with his peers.  Attaining the highest Boy Scout Rank wasn’t on their

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• ‘Scouting Can Be A Family Affair’ Heidi Silverman

  

  ‘Scouting Can Be A Family Affair’ Heidi Silverman Adrienne Wrona, District Executive with the Hawk Mountain Scout Council found out why Moms like the Scouting program so much! Heidi Silverman says she was hooked after the first troop committee meeting she attended. That was when her son Craig was in first grade. Now her 18 year old son is an Eagle Scout. Heidi says Scouting afforded her

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• Attention and Power – two gifts her son received by participating in the Boy Scouts

  

  Attention and Power – two gifts her son received by participating in the Boy Scouts Adrienne Wrona, District Executive with the Hawk Mountain Scout Council talks with Alex about the profound changes she witnessed in her son after just a few months in the Boy Scouts.  Her son was shy, afraid and unsure of himself.  Yet is was her son that brought papers home and asked his Mom to

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• You Never Forget Your First Boy Scout Pack Number!

  

  You Never Forget Your First Boy Scout Pack Number! Tom Kauffman was 8 years old when he joined Leinbach’s Pack 190. Tom says he is results-driven and really enjoyed earning pins and badges and liked the opportunity to become a leader. By the time he was 14 he was an Eagle Scout and a Patrol Leader, and he learned how to be a leader, follower and teacher all at once! Tom says Scouting has

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• Scouting Is Loaded With Opportunity

  

  Scouting Is Loaded With Opportunity Bill Garrett, Scout Executive and CEO of the Hawk Mountain Scout Council, talks with Dave Patti, President and CEO of the PA Business Council about how scouting shaped his life. Dave’s job entails working with CEO’s, shaping public policy and communicating about life and business in PA. He can trace everything he does today to growing up as a Scout and

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